Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient. Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!
Here at Badger Meter, we believe that our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion is the very foundation of our success. Our commitment is reflected in our core values, where we strive to create an environment that celebrates differences, encourages innovation, and ensures that every voice is celebrated and appreciated.
We understand that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas, which ultimately fosters creativity and excellence. Badger Meter provides opportunities for career growth and development for every employee by creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where they can make meaningful contributions while preserving the world's most precious resource.
What You Will Contribute:
Badger Meter is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Electrical Engineer to contribute to our ongoing growth and innovation across product families. This role encompasses both hardware and firmware aspects of embedded system design and offers a unique opportunity to lead advanced development initiatives while mentoring team members and collaborating across disciplines.
The Senior Electrical Engineer will play a pivotal role in new product development, industrialization, and sustaining existing products in a production environment. The position requires a balance of technical expertise, leadership, and creative problem-solving to drive innovation and ensure product reliability and performance.
This position offers autonomy, creative freedom, and the chance to work alongside Engineering leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a willingness to learn, adapt, and excel in a multidisciplinary setting while driving technical excellence and organizational success.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Maintain and improve existing products within the production environment, ensuring continued alignment with market expectations.
Manage electrical engineering projects from concept to completion, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk assessment.
Lead the design, development, and optimization of embedded systems and components for various applications, ensuring compliance with industry standards (UL/CSA, CE/EMC, FM, FCC, etc.).
Create and review schematics, wiring diagrams, and other technical documents.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., mechanical, project management, purchasing, manufacturing engineers, etc.) to integrate electrical changes seamlessly.
Develop and execute test plans to ensure product performance, reliability, and safety.
Analyze test data, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions.
Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical growth and innovation.
Provide expert input during design reviews and technical decision-making processes.
Drive innovation through advanced development of new ideas and product concepts.
QUALIFICATIONS:
5+ or more years of related experience
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
Proficiency in analog and digital circuit design, microcontroller programming, and embedded software development.
Hands-on experience working with embedded microcontrollers or microprocessors (e.g., 8-bit, 16-bit, ARM) is highly valued.
Familiarity with basic sensing technologies and their interfacing, such as magnetic or optical systems, is a plus.
Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout software, such as Altium, is beneficial but not required.
Familiarity with performance and reliability testing methodologies.
Proficiency in using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, data acquisition systems, and environmental chambers to troubleshoot and validate PCBs and electronic products is highly desirable
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to support product development or technical support is advantageous
Familiarity with programming and scripting languages like C/C++, Python, and Bash, as well as tools such as Altium for PCB design and Octave for mathematical modeling, is highly advantageous. These skills provide a strong foundation for developing, simulating, and troubleshooting complex embedded systems
Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:
Competitive Pay
Annual Bonus
Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
Educational Assistance - Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the "EEO is the Law" poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm
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